PM Modi announces the transfer of over ₹18,000 crore under the 24th PM-KISAN instalment to nearly 10 crore farmers, including over 50 lakh in Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that more than ₹18,000 crore has been transferred directly into the bank accounts of nearly 10 crore farmers under the latest instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Addressing a public gathering in Banaskantha, Gujarat, on Friday, the Prime Minister highlighted the government’s initiatives for farmers’ welfare and agricultural development.

According to PM Modi, more than 50 lakh farmers in Gujarat benefited from the latest instalment, receiving over ₹1,000 crore collectively. In Banaskantha district alone, nearly ₹50 crore was transferred to the bank accounts of farmer families.

The Prime Minister said farmers remain one of the strongest pillars of the country and that empowering them has consistently been a priority for his government.

PM-KISAN 24th Instalment: ₹18,000 Crore Reaches Farmers

Speaking at the event, PM Modi said the latest PM-KISAN instalment had provided financial assistance to nearly 10 crore farmers across the country.

He stated that more than ₹18,000 crore had been transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. The transfer included over ₹1,000 crore for more than 50 lakh farmers in Gujarat.

Highlighting the impact of the scheme, the Prime Minister said nearly ₹4.5 lakh crore had been transferred directly to the bank accounts of small farmers through PM-KISAN over the years.

He also claimed that farmers had received or saved more than ₹50 lakh crore through various government policies and initiatives.

Agriculture Budget Increased More Than Five Times

During his address, PM Modi said India’s agriculture budget had grown more than five times compared with the 2013-14 period. He described PM-KISAN as an important source of financial support for crores of small farmers.

The Prime Minister also discussed the impact of rising fertiliser prices amid international uncertainties. He said the government had taken steps to ensure that farmers did not have to bear the additional burden of higher fertiliser costs.

According to Modi, the government spent ₹16 lakh crore to protect farmers from the impact of rising fertiliser prices.

PM Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth Over ₹14,000 Crore

During his Gujarat visit, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹14,000 crore in the Banaskantha region.

The projects cover areas including agriculture, dairy, infrastructure and public welfare. They are aimed at supporting farmers, women, children and livestock rearers.

Among the key initiatives are two Bio-CNG plants being developed by Banas Dairy at Tharad and Radhanpur. The Tharad plant will have the capacity to process 75 metric tonnes of cattle dung per day, while the Radhanpur facility will process 100 metric tonnes daily.

Other projects include the expansion of potato processing facilities at Sanadar and the establishment of an Automated Storage and Retrieval System for ultra-high-temperature products at Palanpur.

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Visit to Cattle Research Centre to Boost Kankrej Breed

PM Modi also visited the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) cattle farm at Bhildi in Banaskantha. Spread across 127 acres, the facility is dedicated to the Kankrej cattle breed.

The centre aims to improve bovine breeding, strengthen genetic quality and introduce advanced reproductive technologies. According to the information shared during the visit, these efforts are expected to accelerate breed improvement by 10 to 20 times.

The Prime Minister interacted with people at the facility, including women who participated in a group photograph and raised slogans in his support.

Ahmedabad-Varanasi Express and MEMU Services Flagged Off

Before addressing the gathering, PM Modi flagged off two railway services: the Ahmedabad (Sabarmati)-Varanasi Express and the Mehsana-Becharaji-Sabarmati MEMU train.

He also held a roadshow during his visit to Banaskantha. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi were present at the programme.

PM Modi Recalls 25 Years of Public Service

The Prime Minister also spoke about his association with Banaskantha and recalled his first major public gathering as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001. The event was held in Deesa, where around three lakh people from a single district attended the Lok Kalyan Mela, he said.

PM Modi noted that he was returning to the region after completing 25 years of public service. He described the visit as significant because Banaskantha was among the places associated with the beginning of his journey in public life.

He also appreciated the traditional arrangement at the gathering, where attendees were seated on charpais, saying it reflected the village traditions of the region.

With the latest PM-KISAN instalment reaching nearly 10 crore beneficiaries, the government has highlighted direct financial assistance as a key part of its farmer welfare approach. The Prime Minister’s Banaskantha visit also focused on dairy development, livestock improvement, railway connectivity and infrastructure projects across the region.